[2015-12-09] Reported bitcoin 'founder' home raided by Australian police

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Reported bitcoin 'founder' Craig Wright's home raided by Australian police



Police have raided the home of an Australian tech entrepreneur identified by two investigations as one of the early developers of the digital currency bitcoin.

On Wednesday afternoon, police gained entry to a home belonging to Craig Wright, who had hours earlier been identified in investigations by Gizmodo and Wired, based on leaked transcripts of legal interviews and files. Both publications have indicated that they believe Wright to have been involved in the creation of the cryptocurrency.

More than 10 police personnel arrived at the house in the Sydney suburb of Gordon at about 1.30pm. Two police staff wearing white gloves could be seen from the street searching the cupboards and surfaces of the garage. At least three more were seen from the front door.

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http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/09/bitcoin-founder-craig-wrights-home-raided-by-australian-police?CMP=twt_gu

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[Kakmakr]

If I have to take a guess, they were looking for his private keys for the 1 million bitcoins. How many agents are going to be arrested for stealing coins after this raid? It was to be expected and we might be seeing some tax charges being filed, if they find anything.

Let's say for one moment, Wright is Satoshi, would it not be more suitable to protect him? He will after all be the greatest inventor in this century. He will be the financial Einstein of the world. Strange how governments attack people like these.